Job Description

Your Opportunity:Based on location availability, the successful applicant may have the option to work from either the Ponoka, CCMBHI or Red Deer Centre 5010 office. Reporting to the Ongoing Care Manager, Virtual Opioid Dependency Program, and with the support of the Clinical Supervisor, the Social Worker II will offer harm reduction focused, mental health and addiction services to clients across the province. As a Social Worker II you will work within an interdisciplinary environment to provide harm reduction focused, culturally appropriate assessment, treatment, case management, crisis intervention, education and referral services for opioid dependent clients and their families. Tasks include: following regulatory procedures regarding Suboxone and Methadone, as well as monitoring prescription changes, facilitating changes with doses, monitoring urine drug screen results, insuring the VODP physician is apprised of patient status and supporting the client\'s general physical and emotional health related to addiction. Collaborating with Pharmacies, Labs, Emergency Departments, Physicians, existing Addiction and Mental Health Services, you will take a participatory decision making approach within a team and external stakeholders in finding solutions and resources to support individuals with an opioid dependency. The successful applicant is an assertive, proactive individual with a strong foundation in mental health and addictions, and excels at working professionally and independently in a collaborative, fast-paced, positive team environment that requires excellent assessment, prioritization, conflict resolution, critical thinking and decision-making skills. Your understanding, passion and experience in Opioid Treatment is essential, as well as excellent computer, texting and telephone etiquette, as you will be monitoring and evaluating client progress via zoom, text and telephone.Description:As a Social Worker II, you will be a member of an inter-disciplinary team and provides a range of social work services to patients and their families. Your services may include: psychosocial assessment, resource-based interventions, individual, group and family treatment, risk screening, counselling, case management and coordination, transition or discharge planning, and prevention, promotion and public awareness activities.

• Classification: Social Worker II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Virtual Opioid Dependency Program
• Primary Location: Cent. Ctr for MH and Brain Inj
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 05-APR-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 22-APR-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $38.56
• Maximum Salary: $51.27
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:Completion of bachelor\'s degree in Social Work. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW). Additional Required Qualifications:Authorized by ACSW to provide psychosocial interventions. Excellent knowledge of addictions and mental illness. 1 - 2 years\' experience working in an Opioid Agonist Treatment Program with knowledge of suboxone/buprenorphine and methadone. Advanced computer literacy. Above average keyboarding skills (40-50 wpm) and proficient with computer programs - Outlook, MS Office, Zoom, Connect Care, etc. Preferred Qualifications:Working knowledge of Trauma Informed Care. Working knowledge of Motivational Interviewing. 1 - 2 years\' experience with individuals with Mental Health and Addictions issues. 1 - 2 years\' experience in counselling. Knowledge of suboxone.Please note:All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.Security Screening:A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We\'re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it\'s about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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